Is the Pecos River flooding?

New Mexico · 23 gauges · New Mexico river levels

The Pecos River is tracked by 23 USGS streamgauges in New Mexico. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Pecos River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 10 of 23 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all New Mexico river levels.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Pecos River at Santa Rosa, NM. The highest level ever recorded there was 25.70 ft on 2 June 1937, carrying 55,200 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (66 annual peaks).

Drains 2,650 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,538 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Pecos River near Pecos, NM	No flooding	1.96 ft	5 ft	40 min ago
Pecos River near Anton Chico, NM	No flooding	2.23 ft	15 ft	2 hours ago
Pecos River near Puerto De Luna, NM	No flooding	1.11 ft	11 ft	55 min ago
Pecos River near Acme, NM	No flooding	4.43 ft	13 ft	55 min ago
Pecos River near Lake Arthur, NM	No flooding	3.49 ft	20 ft	85 min ago
Pecos River near Artesia, NM	No flooding	1.72 ft	12.5 ft	85 min ago
Pecos River at Damsite 3 near Carlsbad, NM	No flooding	1.69 ft	20 ft	85 min ago
Pecos River below Dark Canyon at Carlsbad, NM	No flooding	0.81 ft	14 ft	55 min ago
Pecos River near Malaga, NM	No flooding	2.53 ft	30 ft	2 hours ago
Pecos River at Red Bluff, NM	No flooding	3.25 ft	20 ft	55 min ago
Pecos River above Canon Del Uta near Colonias, NM	No current data	—	—	—
Pecos River above Santa Rosa Lake, NM	No current data	—	—	—
Pecos River below Santa Rosa Dam, NM	No current data	—	—	—
Pecos River at Santa Rosa, NM	No current data	—	—	—
Pecos River below Sumner Dam, NM	No current data	—	—	—
Pecos River near Fort Sumner, NM	No current data	—	—	—
Pecos River below Taiban Creek near Fort Sumner, NM	No current data	—	—	—
Pecos River near Dunlap, NM	No current data	—	—	—
Pecos River below Sixmile Draw near Roswell, NM	No current data	—	—	—
Pecos River above Acme, NM	No current data	—	—	—
Pecos River below Brantley Dam near Carlsbad, NM	No flood stage defined	5.48 ft	—	2 hours ago
Pecos River below Avalon Dam, NM	No flood stage defined	2.79 ft	—	40 min ago
Pecos River at Pierce Canyon Crossing, NM	No flood stage defined	3.35 ft	—	55 min ago

Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.